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March 24

Maria Karłowska (1865–1935)

Religious

Polish nun, María Karłowska approached women trapped in prostitution and misery, not to condemn them, but to help them regain freedom and dignity.

Biography

She founded the Little Shepherd Sisters of Divine Providence and established houses where those welcomed received spiritual accompaniment, education and preparation for work. His devotion to the Sacred Heart translated into a charity that never gave up on anyone. Faced with complex moral problems, he united truth, patience and practical solutions capable of offering a real alternative to life.

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